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Age 60+
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Interview 03
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She was surprised how well she felt after her hysterectomy. She was not upset about needing a hysterectomy because she had two children.
Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells in 1982-1987. Treatments given; diathermy loop excision, cone biopsy. Abnormal cells persisted. Treatment: Hysterectomy.
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Cervical Screening
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Age 31-44
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Laura - Interview 36
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Waiting for a hysterectomy and worrying about her results made Laura feel very depressed.
In 2006, Laura was referred for colposcopy and had Lletz treatment. In 2007 she had a cone biopsy for CIN3. In 2008, she had a hysterectomy.
Cancer
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Cervical Screening
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Age 31-44
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Laura - Interview 36
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Laura explains how she felt when she had another abnormal test result after having LLETZ and a cone biopsy and why she decided to have a hysterectomy.
In 2006, Laura was referred for colposcopy and had Lletz treatment. In 2007 she had a cone biopsy for CIN3. In 2008, she had a hysterectomy.
Cancer
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Cervical Screening
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Age 31-44
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Laura - Interview 36
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Laura felt very tearful before her hysterectomy and since coming home from hospital she has felt more emotional.
In 2006, Laura was referred for colposcopy and had Lletz treatment. In 2007 she had a cone biopsy for CIN3. In 2008, she had a hysterectomy.
Cancer
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Cervical Screening
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Age 31-44
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Laura - Interview 36
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Laura describes her recovery from her hysterectomy in hospital and at home.
In 2006, Laura was referred for colposcopy and had Lletz treatment. In 2007 she had a cone biopsy for CIN3. In 2008, she had a hysterectomy.
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